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First Church Staff
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Walter Carter - Lead Pastor
Email:walter@ephratafirst.org or wscartersun@msn.com
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Scott Byrom - Worship Arts Email:scott@ephratafirst.org
Scott completed his M.A. degree in music from the University of South Dakota before becoming the Director of Worship Arts at First Church in March 2001. He oversees the music, drama, creative arts, and technology ministries, while coordinating the worship planning team, leading the LifeSource Praise Band and Gospel Choir, and directing the Worship Choir. Scott loves movies; all kinds of music; mountain and road biking; and spending time with his wife, Lisa, and new son, Joshua. |
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Barb Foster - Adult Faith Formation Email:barb@ephratafirst.org
Barb has been serving on First Church staff since April of 2000 after
being actively involved as a volunteer for a number of years. Her first
responsibilities focused on lay mobilization, but continued to expand and
develop into her current role in adult faith formation. In her spare time
Barb enjoys reading and staying connected with her husband Bob, three
married children and five grandchildren! Barb graduated from Cornell
University with a degree (BA) in Mathematics and worked in the Data
Processing field for a few years before taking time off to be a full-time
mom while their children were growing up.
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Kitty Brouse - Visitation Team Leader Email:kittybpn@ptd.net
Kitty lives in East Earl with husband Dick who is retired from Ford New
Holland. Married almost 49 years, has four grown and married children and
six grandchildren ages 3 to 22. Was consecrated Diaconal Minister in
Parish Nursing at Annual Conference in 1999. Served as Parish Nurse for
twelve years at St. Paul's UMC- Terre Hill and St. Paul's UMC-
Geigertown. Happy to be part of the ministry staff of First Church in the
area of Shut In and Hospital visitation.
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Carol Denlinger - Administrative Assistant Email:carol@ephratafirst.org
I have been employed at First Church since December of 2004 as an
Administrative Assistant. I was previously employed as a part-time staff
member for 12 years at the Ephrata Church of the Brethren. I am married to
Eugene ("Beanie") and we have three daughters, Lindsey, a junior at
Shippensburg University, Lauren, a senior at Ephrata High School and Lia
an eighth grader at the Ephrata Middle School.
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Tina Snader - Children's Choir Director
Tina has been with First Church since 1997. She graduated from Millersville University in 1993 with a BSE in Music Education
and from Penn State University in 2001 with a Masters in Teaching and Curriculum. She serves as director of the Cherub Choir (age 3 to kindergarten)
and the Music Maker's (grades 1 to 5). In addition, she teaches Sunday School and directs Vacation Bible School. When not at church she enjoys spending family time
with her husband (Bryan) and her 3 children (Jessica, Jarod and Julia).
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Ron Gardiner - Organist Ron graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelors in Music Education, and came to Ephrata First with over 35 years experience in music and church ministry. He's been a High School Band Director, as well as Organist, Director, and Accompanist for many churches and choruses. Ron is currently a District Sales Manager for Pearl River Piano Company, the world's largest piano factory, travelling a six state area. Ron and his wife, Robbie Sue, have 3 grown children - Hal, Ron Jr., and Johanna. In his spare time, he enjoys "surfing the net" for interesting information about music, and visiting his 5 grandchildren.
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